Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week at Harrison Central High School

Today some Harrison Central High School students got a taste of what it’s like to pilot a high speed assault craft down a river to rescue a team of Navy Seals from enemy territory.
All through a high tech virtual reality experience brought to the school by the U.S. Navy as part of Mississippi Gulf Coast Navy Week. Students had the opportunity to pose for military photos and even tested their physical endurance with a pull-up challenge.
Navy representatives will be at the school for the rest of the week. Each student is equipped with a personal, digital dog tag that could be used to display their picture, mission score, and number of pull-ups. Harrison Central High Senior Dylan Tran said, “It was pretty fun. I think that it gives a good impression of the Navy or like maybe outline what people might want to do if they want to go through military choices.”
U.S Navy Representative Petty Officer First Class Jack Reynolds said, “I’d like for them to learn some Navy awareness and see what we do on a day to day basis and what kind of opportunities are out there for them. The Navy has a very broad range of jobs to offer these students with wonderful benefits and pay and college opportunities.”
Gulfport is one of 15 Navy Week locations for 2017.